Hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator

ABSTRACT

The present invention relates generally to an eyeliner. More particularly, the invention encompasses a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator. The present invention is also directed to a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate or curved or crescented applicator tip. The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator also has means for removing and inserting the arcuate applicator tip to the shaft or handle. The inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate applicator tip can be housed in a container, and wherein the container could contain eyeliner related contents.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to an eyeliner. More particularly, the invention encompasses a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator. The present invention is also directed to a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate or curved or crescented applicator tip. The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator also has means for removing and inserting the arcuate applicator tip to the shaft or handle. The inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate applicator tip can be housed in a container, and wherein the container could contain eyeliner related contents.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Various efforts have been done in the past to improve the basic design and utility of a cosmetic eyeliner applicator. Similarly, efforts have been made to further the art of cosmetic eyeliner applicator but they have had limited success.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,974,980 (Jean-Louis Gueret), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an invention which relates to an assembly including a reservoir that contains a liquid and an applicator equipped with a flexible, elastically deformable pen (3); the pen has the shape of a truncated cone (31), elongated at its end of smaller diameter by a cylindrical portion (32) having the same smaller diameter. The pen may be flocked and may include a cavity (35) through it from one side to the other and opening into the bottom of a capillary groove (34). The invention is usable for applying any liquid makeup product, and in particular for applying eyeliner to the eyelids.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,056,179 (Joseph P. Capponi), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a cosmetic applicator which embodies two cosmetic applicator elements in a single barrel housing. One applicator element is slidably extendable from retracted position in the housing to extended use position wherein it is extended axially a distance from an opening at one end of the housing. The other applicator element rotatably is axially extended from retracted position in the housing to use position. The operating means by which each element is extended are located in the housing in such manner that the operating means associated with the said other element lies nested in the operating means associated with the first applicator element when that element is retracted. Thus, the length of the housing can be shortened and still accommodate both operating means since they occupy a common length extend in the housing. One applicator element can be a lipbrush and the other an eyeliner.

U.S. Pat. No. 5,097,853 (Hiroto Nehashi), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an improved eyeliner applicator having a quantity of eyeliner-soaked material packed into the hollow space of its cap, whereby its felt tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material when its cap is placed on its shank, thereby maintaining its tip wet with the eyeliner liquid. This arrangement permits automatic removal of dust from the tip surface every time the tip is inserted into the eyeliner-soaked material, thus maintaining the tip surface free of dust to assure a smooth supply of the eyeliner to the tip surface.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,010,266 (Volker Schrepf), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses in a cosmetic applicator system including a container for storing a fluid cosmetic material such as eyeliner, and an applicator having a hollow stem formed with a reservoir, a felt applicator tip with a body portion inserted in the distal end of the stem, and a plurality of longitudinal channels extending along the passage in surrounding relation to the body portion of the tip for conducting liquid cosmetic material from the container to the reservoir when the tip is immersed in the container, and from the reservoir to the tip when the applicator is used to apply the cosmetic material after withdrawal from the container.

U.S. Pat. No. 6,508,255 (Angela Glover, et al.), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an eyeliner applicator and method of using the applicator. The applicator comprises two arms, each arm having a proximal and a distal end. The proximal ends of the arms are supported such that the distal ends of the arms are maintained in a spaced apart relationship. An applicator surface extends from the distal end of one arm to the distal end of the other arm. The proximal ends of the arms may be connected directly to each other or to an intermediary member. Optionally, a handle may depend from the arms or the intermediary member. Optionally, the applicator surface is treated in any of various ways to enhance its functioning. Optionally, a stabilizing member is provided for bracing the applicator against the body during application. Optionally, a supply of applicator surface material is provided to allow the applicator surface to be replaced between applications.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2009/0194126 (Michelle L. Cassese), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses a lightweight, portable article for precise application of makeup is placed upon a user's eyelid skin, preferably the bottom eyelid skin, adjacent to the eyelashes. With this placement, a user can readily apply mascara and/or eyeliner without contacting the delicate eyelid skin. The article has a handle portion and an arcuate top portion. The arcuate top portion includes an applicator rim with rounded lateral edges and an arced central section, both of which are covered with the rubber guard. The rubber guard contiguously traverses the entire surface area of the applicator rim, resulting in a device yielding a high degree of safety. The article is formed of a smooth polymeric or metal material. It is compact, easily cleaned and enables application of mascara in a safe, hygienic manner.

U.S. Patent Publication No. 2011/0170937 (Jean-Louis Gueret), the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference, discloses an applicator for eyeliner having a stem and an applicator endpiece carried by the stem, the endpiece being of elongate shape along a longitudinal axis and including a flexible zone that deforms while the applicator is in use and that has first and second dimensions d.sub.x and d.sub.y respectively along first and second axes that are perpendicular to each other and perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the endpiece, the first and second dimensions d.sub.x and d.sub.y being substantially equal; the endpiece including a head extending the flexible zone, the head being connected to the remainder of the endpiece solely via the flexible zone, the head being flat in a plane containing the longitudinal axis and the second axis, and measured parallel to the second axis having a maximum width that is greater than the second dimension d.sub.y.

This invention improves on the deficiencies of the prior art and provides an inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator.

PURPOSES AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The invention is a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator.

Therefore, one purpose of this invention is to provide a cost effective, and durable hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator.

Another purpose of this invention is to provide a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate applicator tip.

Yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator which has means for removing and inserting an arcuate applicator tip.

Still yet another purpose of this invention is to provide a hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator with an arcuate applicator tip that can be housed in a container, and wherein the container could contain eyeliner related contents.

Therefore, in one aspect this invention comprises a cosmetic eyeliner applicator, comprising:

(a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle; and (c) a crescented tip, wherein said crescented tip is secured to said second end of said shaft, and thereby forming said cosmetic eyeliner applicator.

In another aspect this invention comprises a cosmetic eyeliner applicator, comprising:

(a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle, and wherein said second end of said shaft comprises of a male portion; and (c) a crescented tip, and wherein said crescented tip has a female portion, and wherein said female portion of said crescented tip is secured to said male portion of second end of said shaft, and thereby forming said cosmetic eyeliner applicator.

In yet another aspect this invention comprises a combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container, comprising:

(a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle; (c) a crescented tip, wherein said crescented tip is secured to said second end of said shaft; and (d) a container having an opening to securely and removably accommodate said handle, such that said shaft and said crescented tip are contained inside said container, and thereby forming said combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Although the scope of the present invention is much broader than any particular embodiment, a detailed description of the preferred embodiment follows together with drawings. These drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not drawn to scale. Like numbers represent like features and components in the drawings. The invention may best be understood by reference to the ensuing detailed description in conjunction with the drawings in which:

FIG. 1, illustrates a front view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator invention being used to apply eyeliner material to an upper lash line or eyelid.

FIG. 2, illustrates a front view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator invention being used to apply eyeliner material to a lower lash line or eyelid.

FIG. 3, illustrates a side view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator invention.

FIG. 4, illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator invention.

FIG. 5, illustrates a side view of a third embodiment of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1, illustrates a front view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, as it is being used to apply eyeliner material 25, to an upper lash line or eyelid 28. The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, comprises of a base or handle 10, a stem or shaft 12, and a curved or crescented tip 16, which starts at a transition point 14. As shown in FIG. 1, an eye 20, having an upper lash line or eyelid 28, upper eye lashes 29, a lower lash line or eyelid 22, with lower eye lashes 21, and where the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, is used to apply eyeliner material 25, to the upper lash line or eyelid 28, so as to create an upper eye line 26, using eyeliner material 25. As one can see in FIG. 1, that the curved or crescented tip 16, is substantially curved so as to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, where the eyeliner material 25, is applied or deposited using the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23. It should be appreciated that with this invention a person could apply eyeliner material 25, in just one application as the curved or crescented tip 16, is substantially curved so as to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, where the eyeliner material 25, needs to be applied or deposited so as to create eye line 26. It should also be appreciated that the curved or crescented tip 16, has a concave portion 15, and a convex portion 17, and that the concave portion 15, is the portion that is shaped to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, and is also the portion that is used to apply material 25, onto the upper lash line or eyelid 2S, so as to form the eye line 26.

FIG. 2, illustrates a front view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, invention as it is being used to apply eyeliner material 25, to a lower lash line or eyelid 22. As shown in FIG. 2, the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, is used to apply eyeliner material 25, to the lower lash line or eyelid 22, so as to create a lower eye line 24, using eyeliner material 25. As one can see in FIG. 2, that the curved or crescented tip 16, is substantially curved so as to follow the normal contour or curvature of the lower lash line or eyelid 22, where the eyeliner material 25, is applied or deposited using the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23. It should be appreciated that with this invention a person could apply eyeliner material 25, in just one application as the curved or crescented tip 16, is substantially curved so as to follow the normal contour or curvature of the lower lash line or eyelid 22, where the eyeliner material 25, needs to be applied or deposited so as to create eye line 24. It should also be appreciated that the curved or crescented tip 16, has a concave portion 15, and a convex portion 17, and that the concave portion 15, is the portion that is shaped to follow the normal contour or curvature of the lower lash line or eyelid 22, and is also the portion that is used to apply material 25, onto the lower lash line or eyelid 22, so as to form the eye line 24.

FIG. 3, illustrates a side view of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, invention. As stated earlier that the hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, comprises of a base or handle 10, a stem or shaft 12, and a curved or crescented tip 16, which starts at a transition point 14. It should also be appreciated that the curved or crescented tip 16, has a concave portion 15, and a convex portion 17, and that the concave portion 15, is the portion that is shaped to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, and this is also the portion that is used to apply material 25, onto the upper lash line or eyelid 28, so as to form the eye line 26, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, so as to form the eye line 24. Stating it another way, the curved or crescented tip 16, should be curved in such as way so as to substantially follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, where the eyeliner material 25, needs to be applied or deposited so as to create upper eye line 26, or lower eye line 24.

FIG. 4, illustrates a side view of a second embodiment of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 33, invention. The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 33, comprises of a base or handle 30, a stem or shaft 32, and a curved or crescented tip 36, which starts at a transition point 34. The stem or shaft 32, has a stub or knob or a male portion 31, while the curved or crescented tip 36, has a blind hole or a female portion 39, which is used to securely accommodate the stub 31, of the stem or shaft 32, so as to create a single unit hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 33. For some applications the stub or knob or a male portion 31, could be on the side of the curved or crescented tip 36, while the blind hole or a female portion 39, could be on the side of the stem or shaft 32. The curved or crescented tip 36, has a concave portion 35, and a convex portion 37, and that the concave portion 35, is the portion that is shaped to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, and this is also the portion that is used to apply material 25, onto the upper lash line or eyelid 28, so as to form the eye line 26, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, so as to form the eye line 24. Stating it another way, the curved or crescented tip 36, should be curved in such as way so as to substantially follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, where the eyeliner material 25, needs to be applied or deposited so as to create upper eye line 26, or lower eye line 24.

FIG. 5, illustrates a side view of a third embodiment of the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 43, invention. The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 43, comprises of a base or handle or cap 40, a stem or shaft 42, and a curved or crescented tip 46, which starts at a transition point 44. The curved or crescented tip 46, has a concave portion 45, and a convex portion 47, and that the concave portion 45, is the portion that is shaped to follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, and this is also the portion that is used to apply material 25, onto the upper lash line or eyelid 28, so as to form the eye line 26, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, so as to form the eye line 24. Stating it another way, the curved or crescented tip 46, should be curved in such as way so as to substantially follow the normal contour or curvature of the upper lash line or eyelid 28, or the lower lash line or eyelid 22, where the eyeliner material 25, needs to be applied or deposited so as to create upper eye line 26, or lower eye line 24. The inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 43, is secured to a bottle or container 48, having a bottle opening or neck 41, and having content 25, 49.

At least one surface of the bottle or container 48, optionally could have at least one decorative indicia 50, and wherein the indicia 50, could be selected from a group comprising of personalized initials, words of choice, personalized statements, graphics, designs, to name a few.

It is preferred that the arcuate or curved or crescented tip 16, 36, 46, is substantially smooth so as not to irritate or hurt the skin near the eye 20, where the material 25, is being deposited or applied.

It is preferred that the arcuate or curved or crescented tip 16, 36, 46, is substantially thin, but also firm enough so that a precise eye line 24, 26, is formed when eyeliner material 25, is applied near the eye 20.

It should be appreciated that the cross-sectional area of the curved or crescented tip 16, 36, 46, could be selected from a group comprising of a rectangular area, a triangular area, a circular area, an elliptical area, a polygonal area, an irregular area, just to name a few.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, is comprised of a slightly crescented or arched or arcuate tip 16, 36, 46, that is curved and attached or affixed to an adjoining applicator wand 12, 32, 42, and handle 10, 30, 40, respectively.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, is comprised of a slightly crescented or curved or arcuate tip 16, 36, 46, that is curved and encompassed by a fluid absorbent or fluid-retaining material 16, 36, 46, respectively.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator tip 16, 36, 46, can also be detachable from its adjoining applicator wand 12, 32, 42, respectively.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator tip 16, 36, 46, could be pulled-off the applicator wand 12, 32, 42, respectively, and to be re-fixed into the tip base 10, 30, 40, respectively, by a co-joined fitting 31, 39.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, could have a fluid absorbent or fluid-retaining tip material 16, 36, 46, which material could be selected from a group comprising, foam, synthetic foam, sponge, synthetic sponge, paper, felt, plastic, fiber, synthetic fiber, cotton, rayon, wire, cotton, textile, polyester, elastane, nylon, rubber, polymer, metal, composite material, to name a few.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, may also be used to apply medicine or serum 25, 49, to the difficult orbital eyelid area 20, 22, 28.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, may be used as a separate hygienic or beauty tool, or device.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, may be combined, manufactured, or co-joined with any liquid, fluid, serum, hygienic cosmetic, medicinal bottle, vessel, tube, jar, to name a few.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator's “wand” 12, 32, 42, can be short or long in length—thicker or thinner for ease of manual dexterity. The adjoined handle 10, 30, 40, would be compatible to any variance of the length of the wand 12, 32, 42.

The hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator base 10, 30, 40, and/or handle 12, 32, 42, could be selected from a group comprising plastic, plastic resin, synthetic polymer, polymer, rubber, metal, composite material, to name a few.

It is preferred that the arcuate or curved or crescented tip 16, 36, 46, is substantially shaped to follow the contours of a lash line or eyelid 22, 28, so that the eyeliner material 25, 49, can be applied near the eye 20, to form the eye line 24, 26, in one application.

The inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, can be used apply different material 25, 49, near or around the eye 20, and wherein the material 25, 49, could be selected from a group comprising, liquid eye liner, powder liner, glitter liner, eyelid primer, eye shadow, lash enhancer, medicine, serum, liquid eye shadow, to name a few.

It should be appreciated that the inventive hygienic cosmetic eyeliner applicator 23, 33, 43, is brushless or bristles-free around the portion comprising the arcuate or curved or crescented tip 16, 36, 46.

While the present invention has been particularly described in conjunction with a specific preferred embodiment, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art in light of the foregoing description. It is therefore contemplated that the appended claims will embrace any such alternatives, modifications and variations as falling within the true scope and spirit of the present invention. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A cosmetic eyeliner applicator, comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle; and (c) a crescented tip, wherein said crescented tip is secured to said second end of said shaft, and thereby forming said cosmetic eyeliner applicator.
 2. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein said shaft is substantially straight and said crescented tip curves after a transition point on said shaft.
 3. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of a fluid absorbent material, and a fluid-retaining material.
 4. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of foam, synthetic foam, sponge, synthetic sponge, paper, felt, plastic, fiber, synthetic fiber, cotton, rayon, wire, cotton, textile, polyester, elastane, nylon, rubber, polymer, metal, and composite material.
 5. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein material for said handle is selected from a group consisting of plastic, plastic resin, synthetic polymer, polymer, rubber, metal, and composite material.
 6. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein material for said shaft is selected from a group consisting of plastic, plastic resin, synthetic polymer, polymer, rubber, metal, and composite material.
 7. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 1, wherein shape for the cross-sectional area of said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of a rectangular area, a triangular area, a circular area, an elliptical area, a polygonal area, and an irregular area.
 8. A cosmetic eyeliner applicator, comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle, and wherein said second end of said shaft comprises of a male portion; and (c) a crescented tip, and wherein said crescented tip has a female portion, and wherein said female portion of said crescented tip is secured to said male portion of second end of said shaft, and thereby forming said cosmetic eyeliner applicator.
 9. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein said shaft is substantially straight and said crescented tip curves after a transition point on said shaft.
 10. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of a fluid absorbent material, and a fluid-retaining material.
 11. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of foam, synthetic foam, sponge, synthetic sponge, paper, felt, plastic, fiber, synthetic fiber, cotton, rayon, wire, cotton, textile, polyester, elastane, nylon, rubber, polymer, metal, and composite material.
 12. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein material for said handle is selected from a group consisting of plastic, plastic resin, synthetic polymer, polymer, rubber, metal, and composite material.
 13. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein material for said shaft is selected from a group consisting of plastic, plastic resin, synthetic polymer, polymer, rubber, metal, and composite material.
 14. The cosmetic eyeliner applicator according to claim 8, wherein shape for the cross-sectional area of said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of a rectangular area, a triangular area, a circular area, an elliptical area, a polygonal area, and an irregular area.
 15. A combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container, comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a shaft having a first end and a second end, wherein a first end of said shaft secured to said handle; (c) a crescented tip, wherein said crescented tip is secured to said second end of said shaft; and (d) a container having an opening to securely and removably accommodate said handle, such that said shaft and said crescented tip are contained inside said container, and thereby forming said combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container.
 16. The combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container according to claim 15, wherein at least one surface of said container has at least one decorative indicia.
 17. The combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container according to claim 15, wherein at least one surface of said container has at least one decorative indicia, and wherein said indicia is selected from a group consisting of personalized initials, words of choice, personalized statements, graphics, and designs.
 18. The combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container according to claim 15, wherein said shaft is substantially straight and said crescented tip curves after a transition point on said shaft.
 19. The combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container according to claim 15, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of a fluid absorbent material, and a fluid-retaining material.
 20. The combination cosmetic eyeliner applicator and container according to claim 15, wherein material for said crescented tip is selected from a group consisting of foam, synthetic foam, sponge, synthetic sponge, paper, felt, plastic, fiber, synthetic fiber, cotton, rayon, wire, cotton, textile, polyester, elastane, nylon, rubber, polymer, metal, and composite material. 